President's Message

Dear Friends & Families,

As we close out another extraordinary year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for all that the REACH Foundation has accomplished together. This has been a year defined by meaningful growth, bold innovation, and unprecedented student success—made possible through the collective dedication of our board, interns/ambassadors, district, educators, coaches, families, and community partners.

The REACH Foundation continues to grow in both reach and impact. Through March 31, 2026, REACH reported year-to-date revenue growth of 39% over the prior year, while maintaining exceptionally lean operations so that more resources directly support students and programs.

Among the year’s brightest highlights has been the extraordinary success of our REACH FLL Robotics teams. Two teams advanced to the World Championship competition—an achievement that reflects months of perseverance, collaboration, and innovation.

We are especially proud of Control+Alt+Elite, who earned the 1st Place Robot Design Award at the World Championship event in Houston. We also celebrate Travis Ranch F.I.R.E. S.H.A.R.K.S., whose inspiring journey has been featured by CBS-LA TV, KFI Radio, Women's Club, the City of Yorba Linda, etc. The team will compete at the World Invitational in Ontario, Canada, continuing an incredible season that has inspired students across our community.

This year also marked tremendous growth in student leadership opportunities. REACH supported a total of 53 interns, including onboarding 23 new interns and ambassadors, providing students with hands-on experience in leadership, communication, service, and project management.

Our community events also reached new heights. The Shamrock ‘n Run welcomed approximately 2,000 attendees and introduced the new REACH Student Entrepreneurs Market, showcasing young innovators and student-led businesses. Additional highlights included the continued success of the Madrigal Cross-Country Invitational, PYLUSD Cross-Country Championship and the Middle School Track Meet, which brought together nearly 600 student-athletes and more than 1,200 event starts in a celebration of teamwork, perseverance, and school spirit.

Looking ahead, we are excited for the upcoming 15th From the Inside Speaker Series, featuring Orange County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Stefan Bean, as keynote speaker and exceptional PYLUSD Seniors—a powerful opportunity to bring students, educators, and community leaders together around the future of education and student success.

This year’s accomplishments remind us that REACH is far more than an organization. It is a growing movement dedicated to opportunity, excellence, and the belief that every student deserves the chance to discover their potential.

Thank you for believing in REACH and for helping us empower students to dream bigger, work harder, and achieve more.

With gratitude and optimism,

Gisele Nguyen,

President & Executive Director 

REACH Foundation